Holiday gatherings are basically the Super Bowl of unsolicited wedding advice. In this episode, I’m breaking down why family members get extra opinionated during the holidays, the most common types of “wedding commentators” you’ll run into, and exact scripts you can use to shut down the noise politely — without starting drama.

You’ll learn:

• Why the holidays amplify wedding opinions (nostalgia, cocktails, and 1989 wedding flashbacks)
• The 4 types of opinion-givers and how to respond to each
• Plug-and-play wedding scripts for budget comments, guest list challenges, vendor “recommendations,” and pushed traditions
• How to set boundaries without defending or explaining your wedding choices
• What to say when you don’t want to talk about the wedding at all

If you’re heading into Thanksgiving or Christmas and bracing yourself for “You know what you should do…,” this episode will give you confidence, clarity, and ready-to-go responses.

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